Office of Data and Innovation: Engaged California Program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a new program inside the Office of Data and Innovation that builds and maintains a digital platform where Californians can discuss policy topics with state agencies. It funds the program, sets rules for choosing topics, requires diverse participant outreach, and bars funders from influencing the discussions. The aim is to make government decisions more transparent and responsive to everyday residents.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6966.). · Aug 31, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Jun 15, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
2. May 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 5220.)
3. May 21, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 28, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21).
11. Mar 31, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
12. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jacqui Irwin (D) · sponsor
• Irwin

Bill text

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